Bridgeport Hospital ranked 'High Performing' in Maternity Care by ...
Maternity • Bridgeport, CT
Clinic Type
Maternity
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+8606503848
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What did U.S. News and World Report consider for the High Performing designation?
The award considers objective, evidence-based quality measures based on CMS data; only the top 10 percent of hospitals qualify.
What initiatives were highlighted for Bridgeport Hospital's maternity services?
Labor and Delivery, Women’s Care Center and the Primary Care Center, including the Postpartum Cardiac Risk Reduction and High-Risk Obstetric Medicine programs.
What postpartum or cardiology-related programs are mentioned?
Post-partum Heart care Program and the Bridgeport Hospital Postpartum Heart Care Program led by Dr. Tabassum Firoz.
How many beds or capacity information is provided for Bridgeport Hospital?
Bridgeport Hospital is a non-profit 501-bed acute care hospital (with two campuses and 42 beds licensed to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.3/5 (122 reviews)
- Healthgrades Patient Experience Rating: 64% (N/A)
Patients praise
- High Performing rating in Maternity Care for uncomplicated pregnancies
- Some patients reported positive, kind, and concerned interactions with specific nursing staff in the ER
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency room
- Staff perceived as rude or dismissive
- Concerns regarding medication errors and communication issues during hospital stays
- Patient experience rating slightly lower than national average
"Worst place ever... These people discharged me the next day while I still has a fever and in pain... I will never step foot in that hospital again."
— MedicalRecords.com Review"Wow what a bad experience, nurse ask me about my pain which is a 10waiting more than 2HRs with sciatica pain and lower back pain."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- U.S. News & World Report ranks CT's 'Best Maternity Hospitals' — Dec 11, 2025
- These are the 'Best Maternity Hospitals' in CT, according to U.S. News & World Report — Dec 11, 2025
- U.S. News & World Report Announces the Fifth Annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care — Dec 9, 2025
- Four CT Hospitals Among Nation's Maternity Care Leaders, New Rankings Show: See Which Ones - AOL — Dec 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More maternity clinics in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut (founded 1878) with multiple campuses including the Milford Campus. It provides a broad range of services such as emergency care, urgent care, and specialized programs (e.g., burn center, oncology, cardiac services). The Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport is the state's only burn center. The hospital is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health (staffed by many physicians and residents) and operates as a major employer in the region with hundreds of beds and thousands of staff. For maternity-related care specifics, Bridgeport Hospital offers standard obstetric services at its facilities, with events like the Mother’s Day Run/Walk held at the Milford Campus, indicating active community engagement around maternal health. If you’re seeking maternity services or a maternity-specific program, you may contact the hospital directly at 203-384-3000 or via patient relations for details on obstetrics, prenatal care, delivery options, and family support services.
Summary: St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside (Bridgeport, CT) is part of St. Vincent's Medical Center, a healthcare system offering hospital services, rehabilitation, senior care, and special needs support. The organization supports a Maternity and Family Birthing Center led by Beth Holveck (Director, Women’s Health Family Birthing Center). The Center is part of a larger facility with a strong focus on maternal health, nursing excellence, and family-centered care, supported by a network of clinical leadership (including Nursing Director Lisa Halbert and Nursing Professional Development Director Sarah Hirx) and dedicated physicians such as Alejandro Betancourt (Chief, Acute Care Surgery). The Center operates within a multi-site system, with main locations in Bridgeport, CT, and New York, NY, and has a substantial staffing footprint and revenue. For maternity services specifically, expect leadership oversight in women’s health, birthing center operations, and integrated care within the hospital system.
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